---
title: "Suppliers | GTX Training"
slug: "suppliers-bt"
description: "Learn the basics about Suppliers in Marlin GTX trusted automotive software by Megabus."
updated: 2026-02-04T04:20:01Z
published: 2026-02-04T04:20:01Z
canonical: "help.megabus.com.au/suppliers-bt"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Suppliers BT

**{{variable.GTX Bold}}** enables supplier records to be added and maintained for purchasing, invoicing and supplier account management.

**Supplier** records store account details, payment terms, contacts and supporting information used across purchasing and accounts workflows.

Suppliers can be viewed and edited by selecting **Main > Suppliers > Manage Suppliers** from the menu bar.

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:::(Info) (Note)
**In centralised systems:** Suppliers can only be added and maintained by the head office.
:::

## Adding Suppliers

Suppliers can be added by clicking on the **{{glossary.Add}}** button at the top of the Manage Suppliers window.

<ss title="Marlin GTX Add Supplier Button" alt="Marlin GTX Add Supplier Button">![8AB35C4F-D65C-4AE3-BDB9-C159EF2CB368.png](https://cdn.document360.io/d7282b31-60c4-41e6-bf87-3f684d4da049/Images/Documentation/8AB35C4F-D65C-4AE3-BDB9-C159EF2CB368.png)</ss>

Enter the supplier's details in the the **Add Supplier** window that opens.

<ss title="Marlin GTX Add Supplier Window" alt="Marlin GTX Add Supplier Window">![6AC2E988-6867-44AD-BDB1-64CEDF7F494E.png](https://cdn.document360.io/d7282b31-60c4-41e6-bf87-3f684d4da049/Images/Documentation/6AC2E988-6867-44AD-BDB1-64CEDF7F494E.png)</ss>

:::(Warning) (Tip)
If a new supplier is similar to an existing one, the existing supplier can be cloned and then edited by clicking on the **{{glossary.Clone}}** button at the top of the module window.
:::


### Supplier Account Information

Supplier account settings and payment terms can be set by clicking on the **Options** tab.

<ss title="Marlin GTX Supplier Options Tab" alt="Marlin GTX Supplier Options Tab">![60E22B96-148D-4F8A-8C3A-4D81197153F2.png](https://cdn.document360.io/d7282b31-60c4-41e6-bf87-3f684d4da049/Images/Documentation/60E22B96-148D-4F8A-8C3A-4D81197153F2.png)</ss>

Assigned **payment terms** will be selected by default when supplier invoices are entered.

Different payment terms can also be selected on individual invoices if required.

:::(Info) (Note)
**In centralised systems:** Payment terms can only be added and maintained by the head office.
:::

::: (Warning) (For Further Details)
See the [Supplier Maintenance](/gtx/docs/supplier-maintenance){target=`_blank`} help guide.
:::

## Supplier Contacts

**Contacts** can be recorded against suppliers for ordering and document delivery.

<ss title="Marlin GTX Supplier Contacts" alt="Marlin GTX Supplier Contacts">![DE3AFB08-BED3-409A-AC36-92C1FEDB5EC9.png](https://cdn.document360.io/d7282b31-60c4-41e6-bf87-3f684d4da049/Images/Documentation/DE3AFB08-BED3-409A-AC36-92C1FEDB5EC9.png)</ss>

**To add a contact:**
* Open the supplier in **{{glossary.Edit}}** mode
* Select the **Contacts** tab
* Click **{{glossary.Add}}**
* Select an **existing contact** or **add a new one**

::: (Warning) (For Further Details)
See the [Contacts](/gtx/docs/contacts){target=`_blank`} help guide.
:::

## Supplier Documents

Default document delivery preferences can be set on the **Documents** tab.

<ss title="Marlin GTX Supplier Documents Tab" alt="Marlin GTX Supplier Documents Tab">![18D410A7-6711-4488-861C-066CE03726B2.png](https://cdn.document360.io/d7282b31-60c4-41e6-bf87-3f684d4da049/Images/Documentation/18D410A7-6711-4488-861C-066CE03726B2.png)</ss>

**To set the default document delivery method:** 
* **Enter the contact details**, if required 
* **Select a method** to set it as the default 
    * **To allow a different method to be selected:** Tick the Allow Override of Delivery Method During Transaction checkbox 
    * **To save a copy of sent email or Megalink documents:** Tick the Print Sent E-Documents checkbox

::: (Warning) (For Further Details)
See the [Document Delivery Methods](/gtx/docs/document-delivery-methods){target=`_blank`} help guide.
:::


## Supplier SMS

Suppliers with mobile numbers can be contacted using 2-Way SMS from the **SMS** tab.

::: (Warning) (For Further Details)
See the [SMS Messaging](/gtx/docs/two-way-sms){target=`_blank`} help guide.
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